Released WWE star teases joining the company, Mercedes Mone drops a hint, Jon Moxley stat embarasses Seth Rollins and Roman Reigns

Welcome to the latest edition of Sportskeeda Wrestling’s AEW News & Rumor Roundup. Today, we delve into stories featuring top wrestling stars such as Mercedes Mone, Roman Reigns, Seth Rollins, and Jon Moxley.

There’s buzz about a former WWE star hinting at an AEW debut. Additionally, Mercedes Mone has dropped significant clues regarding her potential return to the Jacksonville-based promotion, and a striking Jon Moxley statistic casts a shadow over his former Shield allies, Seth Rollins and Roman Reigns. Let’s dive into the exciting updates from All Elite Wrestling.

Zoey Stark Teases Joining AEW

Zoey Stark, a former WWE talent, has strongly hinted at a possible stint in All Elite Wrestling following her recent departure from the Stamford-based organization. Known for her exceptional in-ring skills in NXT, Stark faced a serious knee injury last year after moving to the main roster. After a year of rehabilitation, she was released from WWE last month before she could make her in-ring comeback.

Recently, Stark posted a video on social media of her training with AEW’s Brian Cage. She expressed her passion for wrestling and included the AEW hashtag, fueling speculation that she may join the Jacksonville-based promotion once her 90-day non-compete clause expires on July 24, 2026.

Mercedes Mone Hints at AEW Return

Mercedes Mone has been absent from AEW television for almost five months. However, she is now hinting at a potential comeback. Her last AEW appearance was at the Dynamite: New Year’s Smash event, where Willow Nightingale ended her TBS title reign in a surprising upset. Following this defeat, Mone announced a break from AEW and embarked on a Mone Madness tour to defend her titles across international circuits, eventually losing all of them.

Despite being off-screen and missing from the 2026 Women’s Owen Hart Foundation Tournament announcements, Mone has promoted AEW’s upcoming international stadium event. Her latest Mone Mag newsletter featured a graphic for All In 2026, alongside images from her recent red-carpet event at the premiere of The Mandalorian and Grogu.

Jon Moxley Outshines Roman Reigns and Seth Rollins with 2026 Stat

Jon Moxley, along with Roman Reigns and Seth Rollins, debuted on WWE’s main roster more than a decade ago. Now, they follow different paths in 2026. After leaving WWE, Moxley became a key figure in All Elite Wrestling, capturing multiple world titles and currently holding the Continental Championship. Since claiming this title, he has kept an intense schedule, wrestling 23 matches in just five months for AEW.

In contrast, Roman Reigns has wrestled only three times in 2026, appearing at the Royal Rumble, WrestleMania, and Backlash premium events. Seth Rollins, sidelined by an injury until April, has participated in just two matches at WrestleMania and Backlash.

Chris Jericho Explains Name Shift in AEW

Chris Jericho made a surprising return to All Elite Wrestling on April 1, 2026, during Dynamite, after a year-long break. Fans quickly noticed he was using only his surname, “Jericho.” In a recent interview with Ringer Wrestling, he explained that dropping his first name was a deliberate move to create intrigue and curiosity online.

“I like the idea of what I’m doing now with ‘Jericho.’ And by not using that first name a lot, it created this whole intrigue online like, ‘What’s he doing? What’s the idea? What’s the reason?’ Honestly, it’s like a self-titled album. That’s where I kind of got the idea from. I could create a dozen other nicknames, but how many more do I need? Everyone knows who Jericho is, and when you hear that name, then you can go remember whatever memories you have on your own,” said Jericho

Le Champion is preparing for one of the most chaotic matches of his career at the upcoming Double or Nothing pay-per-view. Y2J will team up with Kenny Omega, The Young Bucks, Jack Perry, Bobby Lashley, and Shelton Benjamin to face Team Ricochet, which includes Ricochet, Bishop Kaun, Toa Liona, Mark Davis, Andrade El Idolo, David Finlay, and Clark Connors in a much-anticipated Stadium Stampede match.

Amanda Huber Sends an NSFW Message to MJF

MJF is gearing up for a major match, but he has been subjected to harsh trolling leading up to it. MJF is set to challenge Darby Allin for the AEW World Championship at Double or Nothing 2026. Allin agreed to the rematch only if MJF put his hair on the line, meaning if he loses, his head will be shaved bald. Recently, MJF posted an Instagram photo showcasing his physique and taunting his doubters. Amanda Huber, the wife of the late Brodie Lee, left a humorous and NSFW comment:

“When you shave your head, will you have to shave your treasure trail to match or…?”

The high-stakes Hair vs. Title stipulation has deeply affected MJF, who was initially reluctant when Allin proposed it, but eventually accepted. The anticipation builds to see who will prevail at Double or Nothing 2026.

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Edited by Karan Raj